Question

State the number of neutrons in an atom of Ne-20 and the number of neutrons in an atom of Ne-22. choose two answers * 1 point Ne 20: 10 Ne 20: 11 Ne 22: 12 Ne 22: 13

Answer 1

Answer:

Ne 20: 10

and

Ne 22: 12

Explanation:

Ne-20:

N = A - Z = 20 - 10 = 10 neutrons

Ne-22:

N = A - Z = 22 - 10 = 12 neutrons

N: number of neutrons

A: mass number

Z: atomic number